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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ... more

Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. less

Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and ... more

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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) less

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the ... more

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ... more

Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio, elected Pope Francis I (C) appears at the window of St Peter's Basilica's balcony after being elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican.

Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio, elected Pope Francis I (C) appears at the window of St Peter's Basilica's balcony after being elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican.

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ... more

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A man reacts as newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A man reacts as newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario ... more

Faithful wave an Argentine flag in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis, was elected on Wednesday the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) less

Faithful wave an Argentine flag in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio who chose the name of Francis, was elected on Wednesday the 266th pontiff of the Roman ... more

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A woman peers out of a window as others look on from a rooftop above while newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A woman peers out of a window as others look on from a rooftop above while newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 ... more

French proto-deacon cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran (C) announces the name of the new Pope, Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on March 13, 2013 from the balcony of St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

French proto-deacon cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran (C) announces the name of the new Pope, Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on March 13, 2013 from the balcony of St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

A general view shows the crowd at St Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican. less

A general view shows the crowd at St Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March ... more

Swiss guards arrive while the balcony where the new pope will appear is seen in the background minutes after white smoke rose from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel (not pictured) meaning that cardinals elected a new pope on the second day of their secret conclave on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican. less

Swiss guards arrive while the balcony where the new pope will appear is seen in the background minutes after white smoke rose from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel (not pictured) meaning that ... more

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Pontifical Swiss Guards arrive before the introduction of Pope Francis I at Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A marching band perfroms before the introduction of Pope Francis I at Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: A marching band perfroms before the introduction of Pope Francis I at Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio ... more

Swiss guards enter St Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican. less

Swiss guards enter St Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March 13, 2013 at the ... more

A Swiss guard salutes, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) less

A Swiss guard salutes, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 ... more

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A nun reacts after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) less

A nun reacts after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Cardinal ... more

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: People shelter from the rain in St. Peters Square as they await news of the newly elected Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor, the 266th Pontiff, has been selected by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: People shelter from the rain in St. Peters Square as they await news of the newly elected Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor, the ... more

Crowds gather in St. Peter's Square to wait for the election of a new pope by the cardinals in conclave in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Crowds gather in St. Peter's Square to wait for the election of a new pope by the cardinals in conclave in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Clergy listen as newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Clergy listen as newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge ... more

Crowds cheer after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.(AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) less

Crowds cheer after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.(AP Photo/Dmitry ... more

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: People react in St Peter's Square as white smoke emits from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel as a new Pope is elected on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor - the 266th Pontiff - has been selected by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: People react in St Peter's Square as white smoke emits from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel as a new Pope is elected on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope ... more

Crowds cheer after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) less

Crowds cheer after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating that a new pope has been elected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Dmitry ... more

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: White smoke billows from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicating that the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: White smoke billows from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicating that the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, ... more

A nun stands at a window at St Peter's square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican. less

A nun stands at a window at St Peter's square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel announcing that Catholic Church cardinals had elected a new pope during a conclave on March 13, ... more

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Bells ring in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) less

Bells ring in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a ... more

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People wave American flags in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) less

People wave American flags in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning ... more

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People hold rosary beads while they pray and wait for smoke to emanate from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel which will indicate whether or not the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

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Black smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The black smoke indicates that the new pope has not been elected yet.

Black smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The black smoke indicates that the new pope has not been elected yet.

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A man looks out from a window near to the statue of St Paul as black smoke billows from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicating that the College of Cardinals have failed to elect a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

A man looks out from a window near to the statue of St Paul as black smoke billows from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicating that the College of Cardinals have failed to elect a new Pope on ... more

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People gather in St Peter's Square as Cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel for the 1st day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

People gather in St Peter's Square as Cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel for the 1st day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the ... more

Birds fly off the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as the College of Cardinals attempt to elect a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Birds fly off the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as the College of Cardinals attempt to elect a new Pope on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by ... more

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A man looks out of a window next to the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as people await news of whether the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

A man looks out of a window next to the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as people await news of whether the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. ... more

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Nuns from the 'Instituto Serve del Signore, E Della Vergine Di Matara,' (Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara,) react to the black smoke seen from the chimney in St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Nuns from the 'Instituto Serve del Signore, E Della Vergine Di Matara,' (Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara,) react to the black smoke seen from the chimney in St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in ... more

Students support the US cardinals as they wait for smoke to emit from the chimney on the roof of the Sistene Chapel as cardinals continue their conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Students support the US cardinals as they wait for smoke to emit from the chimney on the roof of the Sistene Chapel as cardinals continue their conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict ... more

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People wait for an indication as to whether the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope in St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

People wait for an indication as to whether the College of Cardinals have elected a new Pope in St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the ... more

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A platform for television reporters is setup across from St. Peters Square as the world waits to hear who will be the next pope as Cardinals meet on their 1st day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

A platform for television reporters is setup across from St. Peters Square as the world waits to hear who will be the next pope as Cardinals meet on their 1st day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican ... more

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People gather in St Peter's Square to watch large screens displaying live footage from inside the Sistine Chapel as Cardinals prepare for the first day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

People gather in St Peter's Square to watch large screens displaying live footage from inside the Sistine Chapel as Cardinals prepare for the first day of the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, ... more

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Priests attend a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Priests attend a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more ... more

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Nuns from the 'Instituto Serve del Signore, E Della Vergine Di Matara' sing hymns under the colonnade in St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Pilgrims gather in St Peter's Square as cardinals attend mass before entering the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Pilgrims gather in St Peter's Square as cardinals attend mass before entering the conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals ... more

Cardinals attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

Cardinals attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set ... more

Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to ... more

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Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to ... more

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Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola, center, arrives for a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, not pictured, inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola, center, arrives for a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, not pictured, inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. ... more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano celebrates a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Cardinal Angelo Sodano celebrates a Mass for the election of a new pope inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope ... more

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Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Cardinals attend a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to ... more

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Nuns walk under the colonnade as a rain storm passes over St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff. less

Nuns walk under the colonnade as a rain storm passes over St Peter's Square on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI?s successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in ... more

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Cardinal Francis Arinze, 80, of Nigeria exits St Peter's Basilica after he attended the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass before he and the other Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

Cardinal Francis Arinze, 80, of Nigeria exits St Peter's Basilica after he attended the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass before he and the other Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope ... more

People attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

People attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. ... more

People receive communion while attending the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

People receive communion while attending the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in ... more

Two nuns attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

Two nuns attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. ... more

A child stands near the entrance of St Peter's Basilica during the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

A child stands near the entrance of St Peter's Basilica during the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on ... more

People attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

People attend the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. ... more

A Swiss Guard stands near the entrance of St Peter's Basilica during the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. less

A Swiss Guard stands near the entrance of St Peter's Basilica during the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass at St Peter's Basilica, after which Cardinals will enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will ... more

Portuguese Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins walks in St. Peter's Square on his way to St. Peter's Basilica to attend a Mass for the election of a pope, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

Portuguese Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins walks in St. Peter's Square on his way to St. Peter's Basilica to attend a Mass for the election of a pope, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cardinals enter the ... more

This picture made available Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano shows where the cardinals will be sitting inside the Sistine Chapel during the conclave voting, at the Vatican. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. less

This picture made available Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano shows where the cardinals will be sitting inside the Sistine Chapel during the conclave voting, at the Vatican. ... more

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This picture made available Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano shows the three sizes of the pope's garments and shoe boxes in a room next to the Sistine Chapel, seen through the door at right, at the Vatican. Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems. The three identical white outfits in small, medium and large for the new pontiff's first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica are delivered to the Vatican before the start of the conclave and left in a room next to the Sistine Chapel, where the newly elected pope changes into his new clothes. less

This picture made available Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano shows the three sizes of the pope's garments and shoe boxes in a room next to the Sistine Chapel, seen through ... more

Photo: Uncredited, ASSOCIATED PRESS

This picture made available Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by the Vatican... Photo-4314400.58269 - GreenwichTime